> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.halosecurity.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.halosecurity.com/docs/integrations/workflow-integrations/zapier/slack-via-zapier.md).

# Slack (via Zapier)

1. Create a [Zapier API Key](https://app.halosecurity.com/user/account/api).
2. Visit the [Halo Security integrations page](https://zapier.com/apps/halosecurity/integrations#zap-template-list).
3. Choose the Slack template you would like to use and click "**Try it**".
4. Connect a new account in the "**Connect your Halo Security account**" section and enter your API key.
5. Next, connect your Slack account and choose which private channel should receive the messages.
6. You can now edit the default configuration for how messages are sent and formatted, or use the values that have been supplied.
7. Finally, test the integration and make sure messages are being sent to Slack then turn the Zap on.


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